Understanding number line estimation in Williams Syndrome and Down Syndrome

Victoria Simms; Annette Karmiloff-Smith; Elena Ranzato; Jo Van herwergen

doi:10.1007/s10803-019-04268-7

Understanding number line estimation in Williams Syndrome and Down Syndrome

Victoria Simms, Annette Karmiloff-Smith, Elena Ranzato, Jo Van herwergen

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Abstract

Previous studies suggest that tasks dependent on the mental number line may be difficult for Williams Syndrome (WS) and Down Syndrome (DS) groups. However, few have directly assessed number line estimation in these groups. The current study assessed 28 WS, 25 DS and 25 typically developing (TD) participants in non-verbal intelligence, number familiarity, visuo-spatial skills and number line estimation. Group comparisons indicated no differences in number line estimation. However, the WS group displayed difficulties with visuo-spatial skills and the DS group displayed difficulties with number familiarity. Differential relationships between number line estimation and visuo-spatial/ number familiarity skills were observed across groups. Data is discussed in the context of assessment of skills in neurodevelopmental disorders.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	583-591
Number of pages	9
Journal	Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Volume	50
Issue number	2
Early online date	8 Nov 2019
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04268-7
Publication status	Published (in print/issue) - 1 Feb 2020

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Funding Information:
We would like to thank all of the children and adults for taking part in this project. This project was supported by a grant from the British Academy (SG151035).

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© 2019, The Author(s).

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Copyright 2020 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

Keywords

Williams Syndrome
Down Syndrome
number familiarity
number line estimation
visuo-spatial skills
Number line estimation
Visuo-spatial skills
Number familiarity

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